The English Countryside

About this book

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about the English Countryside explores the flora and fauna, customs and traditions that give the English countryside its unique charm and special identity. From the standing stones and carvings of our ancestors to the modern farming methods and woodland management of today, discover hundreds of fascinating facts about rural England.

Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

This is a reissue of the 2015 version.

Contents

- Introduction

Topics covered include:
- Country Pursuits
- Countryside at Night
- Trees
- Mystery Creatures
- Rivers and Streams
- The Edible Countryside
and many more..

Customer Reviews

Biography

Ruth Binney has been studying plants and gardening for most of her life. She holds a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and has been involved in countless publications during her career as an editor. She is the author of many successful natural history and gardening books including Plant Lore and Legend and Weeds on Trial. She lives in Cardiff.